Marks Public Relations

Apache Junction Unified School District will conduct kindergarten registration and host a fun kick-off event for incoming kindergartners for the 2022 –2023 school year on Feb. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Desert Vista Elementary School, 3701 E. Broadway Ave.

In an effort to recruit top candidates for numerous job position, Apache Junction Unified School District is hosting three Job Fairs on Feb. 11, March 20 and April 1 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the AJUSD District Office, 1575 W. Southern Ave.

Student thespians tackle the Crusades in a fun and irreverent way for the production of "Spamalot" at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 and 17 at the Performing Arts Center, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive in Apache Junction. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students.

An increase in school bus vandalism is having an impact on the Apache Junction Unified School District fleet. Several buses – many newer models – are being marred with graffiti and several seats have been sliced.

Members of the Apache Junction High School Thespian Troupe competed at the East Regional Festival on Jan. 21 and returned with a handful of awards. Katherine Davis received a Superior rating in Solo Musical.

NJROTC Students Host 25th Annual Car, Motorcycle, Truck and Military Vehicle Show

Local optician Gail Ross and reelected board member Dena Kimble will join forces with Bobby Bauders, Gilbert Cancio and Cami Garcia as newly inducted Apache Junction Unified School District Board members.

Are you interested in learning more about the culture and history of Arizona and the U.S.? If so, be sure to attend the 2023 season of the Arizona Lecture Series at the Performing Arts Center, 2525 S.

Apache Junction High School's Bruce Binkley was awarded the Jesse Parker Coach Foundation Legacy Award at a pep rally at the high school on Dec. 9. The head football coach was nominated for the honor by AJHS Principal Christopher Lineberry.

Cactus Canyon Junior High student Michael Osborn has advanced to state competition for the VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest.